Blood & Blood Vessel (Vascular) Disorders

The basic types of blood vessels are arteries, veins, capillaries and lymphatics. Their main goal is to keep blood flowing to all of your vital organs. Here, you can discuss topics related to blood disorders (anemia, blood cholesterol, hemochromatosis, hemophilia, polycythemia vera, sepsis, sickle cell disease, thalassemia, thrombosis) and blood vessel disorders (arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, aneurysm, vasculitis, venous thrombosis, varicose veins, lymphedema).

BP way up today

I am away in London and was surprised when I checked my BP to find that at rest it was 160/105 this morning. I took my meds, but resting tonight ot was still 150/100. THe meds usually keep it under control. I dread to think what it was during the day when on the underground. Had some mild chest...

by asc0146661 over a year ago

About anemia and thryoid

I have been to see a doctor because i have been feeling palpitations and rapid heartbeat, as well as being tired. I am being checked for anemia and thyroid disease. I had anemia a couple of years ago. However, i had a blood test 4 or 5 months ago and I was fine. Is it possible to develop anemia...

by Guest over a year ago

What type of meds to avoid with Raynaud

I have Raynaud’s phenomenon, which is especially bad in winter and it is limiting my life quite a bit, especially as I live in Alaska. I did hear once that certain types of medications could aggravate Raynaud’s phenomenon. So, what medications should I be avoiding? Thank you for your...

by annette1109178793 over a year ago

tests to determine if pseudomonas infetion is present

My huisband has pancrecatic cancer and recently developed a pseudomonas infection. They tell us it is now gone, but he has an artificial hip and a port so we are advised that it can hide there. What is the best way of testing to make sure it is gone? He was diagnosed with a tumor in July 2005 and...

by lonepine0616@ol.com over a year ago

creatinine levels

Answered by a doctor

what medication would cause abnormally high creatinine levels in the blood

by perfectden@aol.com over a year ago

Sunburn and Purple Legs

Answered by a doctor

Hi there! I recently got a bit of sunburn on my legs (lower and upper parts) and have noticed that when i am in the shower my legs go really purple...i do have bad circulation normally anyway but its quite scary!! Any ideas?!

by Guest over a year ago

Head pain, blood clot?

water relieves pain coming on right side of my head above the ear

by oneseed over a year ago

hgb c trait

After an electropheresis, it was determined that I have hgb C trait. My family hx on my mothers side of family is positive for sickle cell anemia and trait. how did I come up with hgb c trait? I am the only one in the family that did. In addition, normally hgb c trait is symptomless-but my symptoms...

by dianne over a year ago

I have a Haemophilia boyfriend

Hi, I am 23 years old and I recently I met a guy and that we are attracted to each other to be as boyfriends. He told me that he has haemophilia. Would you help me about these topics? Please note that we are a Gay (Homosexual) couple and he is 19. 1. In emergency situation how can I help him? 2. If...

by Guest over a year ago

low HB good iron

I had heavy periods 3 mths ago and now.Ihad blood transfusion as my HB was very low.My iron was great so was my white cells and everything else.Had a bone marrow scrape and its fine aswell.Im a mystery??? Feeling better aftre 3 bags of blood....Whats your opinion??

by michelle over a year ago